The Integrity of Carbon Markets: Key Insights from IFB Singapore 2025

Panelists discussing the Integrity of Carbon Markets at IFB 2025. Photo by IFB 2025.

On January 8, 2025, the Investments into Forestry & Biodiversity (IFB) Singapore event hosted an insightful panel discussion featuring Zeng Yiwen, Sandeep Roy Choudhury, Nadine Lim, Ian Short, and Ed Mitchard. The panel focused on the topic of carbon market integrity, emphasizing the necessity of high-quality carbon credits, the technological advancements supporting these credits, and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms.

A key theme of the discussion was the importance of maintaining absolute quality in carbon credits if their value is to rise. The essential attributes of high-quality credits include additionality, permanence, and robust verification processes. The panel agreed that stringent methodologies and transparent reporting are crucial in mitigating risks such as over-crediting and greenwashing.

As the market evolves, stakeholders must work collectively to enhance transparency, build trust, and ensure that carbon credit mechanisms contribute meaningfully to climate mitigation efforts.